Bush seeks bipartisan push for tax plan and foreign policy talks
President-elect Bush plans discussions with Greenspan and Congress after a court battle over the election. Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton arrange a White House tea fueling early diplomacy. Rice and Powell praise U.S. foreign policy climate as democracy expands globally while a new NSC head awaits confirmation.
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City groups to meet on licensing and building in Gastonia
Groups will meet next month to discuss licensing permitting developments and homebuilding. Mayor Jennie Stultz says the aim is to open communication and make dealings with the city more palatable while keeping participants anonymous to avoid skewing results. Gaston Together will facilitate meetings with city officials absent to preserve objectivity.
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Gaston
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Freightliner workers approve new Mount Holly contract
UAW members vote to approve a six month layoff protection plan with health and life insurance for laid off workers, continued seniority, a $2,500 bonus for those laid off, and a new medium duty truck launch at Mount Holly. The deal runs through December 19, 2003 and ends a tense bargaining period that delayed plant operations.
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N. Main St
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Portland
Ore
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